Sippy Cup

* This dog will be at the Palo Alto Pet Food Express on Saturday, November 7th from 12PM – 3PM (unless adopted prior to the event). 3910 Middlefield Road
All DPS Rescue dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, dewormed, flea/tick treated, and microchipped prior to adoption.

Adoption fee: $800
Sippy Cup: Filled to the Brim with Love

Age: 2–3 years old
Weight: 14 lbs
Breed: Maltipoo
Coat: Nonshedding

Sippy Cup came to DPS from the shelter with her friends Pacifier and Blankie, and she has been pouring her whole heart into her foster family ever since. With soulful eyes and an impressive commitment to cuddling, this little lady believes affection should be served generously—with unlimited refills.

A Professional Snuggler

Sippy’s foster describes her as the most affectionate foster dog she’s had. Sippy seeks out people, loves interacting with them, and would happily spend a good portion of her day being held or tucked against someone she loves. When cuddling isn’t on the agenda, a cozy bed near your feet is an acceptable substitute.

She also believes praise is a communal resource. Call the resident dog, Remy? Sippy arrives. Tell Remy he’s a good dog? Sippy appears immediately to remind everyone that she, too, is an exceptionally good girl. Why risk missing an available compliment?

One evening, Sippy headed to the couch for the usual after-dinner snuggles, only to discover her foster was still sitting at the kitchen table. Her solution? Climb onto the occupied chair and curl into a little doughnut right behind her person. A slightly crowded seat is a small price to pay for togetherness.

A Little Play, a Lot of Lounging

Sippy has playful bursts of energy, but she’s also an accomplished nap enthusiast. Her mornings begin around 6:30–7:30 with a potty outing and a request for attention, followed by breakfast around 8:30–9. Then she settles into her bed under her foster’s desk, keeping her favorite human conveniently within reach.

A midday potty break, an afternoon snack and snuggle session, dinner around 5–6, and a short evening walk round out her day. She enjoys brief neighborhood outings, while new places bring out her enthusiastic sniffing side. Every interesting scent deserves an investigation—and possibly a tiny contribution of her own.

A practical tip from her foster: pack extra poop bags. Sippy likes to make the most of her bathroom walks, and one bag may be wildly optimistic.

Friends, Admirers, and Fellow Dogs

Sippy lives with another small dog and can share her home with a canine companion, although she certainly likes collecting the lion’s share of the attention. She has a confident streak and will let other dogs know when something isn’t to her liking. She could be happy as a solo dog or with a compatible canine friend.

During an introduction to a cat, Sippy offered a few curious air sniffs and then showed little interest. She generally loves people and enjoys children who approach her gently and affectionately. Calm introductions help her feel comfortable; she has shown some uncertainty toward approaching strangers in a dark, unfamiliar setting.

Learning the Ropes

Sippy is making progress with both housetraining and crate training. Regular outings and learning her signals—such as whining or heading toward the back door—have helped reduce accidents. She often needs a bathroom trip soon after meals, so a predictable routine will help her keep building good habits.

At bedtime, she tends to drift off on the couch or a dog bed before moving into her crate. She may protest initially, but generally settles within about 10–25 minutes once her bathroom needs are met. She occasionally alerts to unfamiliar sounds, especially at night, but her foster has not observed destructive chewing or digging.

Being apart from her people is still difficult for Sippy. She follows her foster from room to room, whines when she realizes she’s being left behind, and may wait where she last saw her person. A lick mat can help distract h